A Really Great Program.

This was a really great program! I loved all the resources and people available to us. I loved that Arusha is a super safe city and that I was able to walk to and from work. Arusha has so much to do outside of work at the hospital. But at the same time the hospital was a very good experience; especially interns of clinical/surgical procedures. Exposure overall, it has been a great 2 months of experiencing a new culture meeting lots of great people (local and other volunteers from all around the world) and learn a ton in ...

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A Wonderful Experience

I had a wonderful experience overall. I love Tanzania, Arusha, Levolosi and all the people I met. The accommodation was great, transportation was great, and also the Elective Africa staff were very receptive. I learned so much at the hospital and gained so much exposure as a Premedical student that I never could have gotten in Africa. Thanks EA!

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Unforgettable Premedical Shadowing Internship In Mombasa, Kenya

My 3 week experience with Elective Africa was pretty good. The first couple of days, the airport nearby had lost my luggage so I could not do anything, but Carol, the program director, and Anne, the housekeeper & chef, were very helpful and assisted me in communicating with the airports responsible until I got them back. The staff at Coast Provincial General Hospital were very kind and super friendly. Everyone there is always happy to teach you anything you want to know. I loved working in the newborn unit so much, I would not rotate out of the department. At ...

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An Exceptionally Organized Healthcare Placement Abroad

Very well organized. Phabian the on-ground coordinator was so helpful and caring. Our Mama Harriet fed us well and ,made our accommodation feel like a home.

Thank you. ♥

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Unforgettable Experience in Mombasa Kenya

The time I had in Mombasa was amazing. Elective Africa is an excellent program to be with. The people who work for EA are very professional and made sure to make my stay as cosy as possible.

The accommodation was much better than I had expected. They made sure to keep our place clean, feed us well and tend to your needs. Carol was especially helpful in everything I needed. She was always available to assist me in anything no matter what time in the day and she always made sure everything was okay. The hospital I was, CPGH was great ...

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A Pleasant Time in Kisumu, Kenya

Elective Africa have been very professionals throughout my experience in kisumu Kenya( jaramogi oginga odinga referral and teaching Hospital). I was assigned for a coach in practice Salome, who made sure that I was safe, comfortable and made sure I had a pleasant time in my Placement. The coaching practice quite often dropped in at my place of placement and also make sure that I got access to the things I need, recommended and also provided me with the Theatre scrub which I was struggling to acquire. I would recommend Elective African to anyone.

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A Truly Unforgettable Experience

I had an outstanding and truly unforgettable experience working at Coast provincial hospital in Mombasa with Elective Africa. Immediately when i arrived at Mombasa Airport after thirty hours of traveling, i was met with cheerful waves and smiles of Benard, Carol and Kellsie, our driver supervisor and the other student in the program respectively. While the transition from living in America to Kenya would have been very difficult, i felt extremely comfortable and grew very close to my friend on the program. Likewise our supervisor Carol is very kind, helpful, supportive and communicative ensuring that we always arrive ...

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A Wholesome Experience

Elective Africa was a great experience that aided in my learning for my future career.The hospital work was exciting offering something new everyday.The doctors and patients were very welcoming and kind. The activities that the company provided were great opportunities to learn about the country of Kenya and the culture. Overall, I would recommend this program to students and friends.

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A Whirlwind of Exciting Opportunities

My 6 weeks in Mombasa were a whirlwind of exciting opportunities. As a pre-med student I got amazing mentorship that I wouldn't have gotten at home. The doctors were always willing to teach me new skills or show of rares of diseases we may not get at home. The coordinator was very friendly  and always there to help organise activities outside of the hospital. To sum up in 3 words :challenging, rewarding and memorable.  

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A Great Enrichment To My Education

I had a really lovlely expereince during my four weeks in Arusha with Elective Africa. Mount Meru Hospital was a great learning experience with a wide range of pathology. The nurses and doctors I encountered were so friendly and welcoming and they went out of their way to ensure I got a lot of hands on experience. There was great support on the ground - our coordinators was always available when issues came up. He also helped us get involved in the local community - I so enjoyed the weekend hikes, coffee tours he suggested. On the whole, this was ...

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